Sadiecoffee Blog

Roastery Renovation Week 6 - Wrapping up the Renovation
Week 6 has been a whirlwind of exciting updates and transformations! New Coffee Shop Touches In our coffee shop, we've introduced a new, warm-toned rug to the area where the roastery once was. Alongside this, we’ve added a long table and a cozy two-seater, creating a welcoming space that basks in the incredible natural light. It’s been wonderful to see people gather and enjoy this newly opened area, which has significantly brightened and expanded the space.   Brightening Up the Back Patio We've also refreshed the back patio with a... Read more...
Roastery Renovation Week 5 - Bringing the Vision to Life
In Week 5 of our roastery renovation, the space is truly starting to come together. We’re excited to share the latest updates on our journey. Finishing Touches and New Installations The arrival of our wooden countertops marks a significant milestone. They’re now beautifully installed at our coffee bar and bathroom, and we’ve crafted a tasting table from the same wood to complete the look. This cohesive touch adds a warm, rustic charm to our roastery. Roaster Relocation A major event this week was the successful relocation of our coffee roaster.... Read more...
Roastery Renovation Week 4: Patio Reveal & Pretty Progress
Week four marked a significant milestone in our renovation journey as we finally removed the old bars and gates on the patio, reopening this beautiful space to the light and fresh air it deserves. Seeing the patio in its original form is a reminder of how special this building truly is, and we feel honoured to be part of its revival. However, with safety regulations in mind, we realised the wall around the patio was a bit too low. To address this, we decided to top it off with some... Read more...
Roastery Renovation Week 3 - Progress and Creativity in Full Swing
Week three of the roastery renovation marked a major turning point as we moved past the heavy construction phase and into the fun part—finishing touches that brought our vision to life! Preserving the History: The Wooden Floors and Trim We started the week by sealing the freshly revealed Oregon pine floors, doors, ceilings, and trim. These wood features have been a part of the building's history for so long, and our goal was to preserve and protect them while allowing their natural beauty to shine through. Sealing the wood was... Read more...
Roastery Renovation Week 2 - Patio Restoration & Hardwood Reveal
As week two of our roastery renovation unfolded, we realized that we needed a professional touch to truly bring our vision to life. That's when we turned to Misi Overturf, an expert in interior design, who guided us through the next phase of our transformation. From our first meeting, it was clear we were in good hands. Bringing the Patio Back to Life One of the most exciting decisions we made with Misi was to restore the original veranda patio. Previously caged in and covered up, this outdoor space will... Read more...
Roastery Renovation Week 1 - Clearing Out the Clutter & Setting the Vision
Week 1: Clearing Out and Vision Setting Hello, coffee enthusiasts! We’re excited to kick off our roastery renovation series with the first week of work behind us. It’s been a busy and exciting time as we embark on this project that will not only expand our roastery but also transform our entire coffee experience. Why Are We Moving? With the steady growth of SadieCoffee, we’ve simply outgrown our current roastery and coffee shop. We are expanding into an adjoining heritage building right next door. This will give us more space... Read more...
Why We Started Our First Coffee Shop: The Story Behind SadieCoffee
Why We Started Our First Coffee Shop: The Story Behind SadieCoffee
SadieCoffee started in Welgevonden, Stellenbosch, from a simple idea: to create a space where people could come together and enjoy great coffee. Our guiding principle, "Bringing & Being Together," is... Read more...